Verse from 1 John

“不要爱世界和世上的东西。人若爱世界，爱父的心就不在他里面了。”

约翰壹书 2:15 

“Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”

1 John 2:15 

What in the world do you love? Why not complete a year-end inventory of your heart and its affections? Just like a year-end inventory in a big warehouse, walk down the aisles of your heart and take note of what clutters the shelves. How do you use your time? What do you think about and talk about? 

Perhaps you'll find some "old inventory" that should be moved out of your heart. Perhaps there are some habits you've developed over the years—and if you are honest, you really love these old habits more than you love God. Things like hobbies or television—or perhaps even addictions like food, alcohol, drugs or pornography. 

Perhaps the inventory will reveal a possession that you realize owns you. It is in competition with God for your love. 

Perhaps it's time to clear out some inventory and replace it with some fresh obedience to God's commands. 

Wasn't it Jesus who said the greatest commandment was to "love the Lord your God with all your heart" (Matthew 22:37)? 

Love God. Love His people. Love His mission and will. When you're consumed with love for Him, you won't have much room left to love the world.